Akalma - Chhapara, Seoni

Akalma is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Kodiyamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akalma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akalma is 496091. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.05 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Akalma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keolari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akalma

According to the 2011 Census, Akalma village had a total population of 711 people, including 361 males and 350 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.81%, with male literacy at 60.45% and female literacy at 42.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 655.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Akalma

Akalma is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Akalma

Akalma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Akalma is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Akalma is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akalma

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akalma village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Akalma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akalma village are given below:

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